How to Donate Hair

Thousands of children around the world receive hairpieces from nonprofit organizations. Most of the nonprofit organizations receive their hair from donations. If you wish to donate your hair, it could make a big difference in the life of a child. The minimum requirement for hair length to be eligible for donation is usually 10 inches.

Things You'll Need

• Long hair

Instructions

1. Select a nonprofit organization to donate your hair to. Locks of Love is a reputable organization that provides hairpieces to children under the age of 18 who suffer from long-term medical hair loss.

2. Find the hair-donating guidelines for the nonprofit organization you have selected. While most organizations use similar guidelines, it's best to see if you must do anything out of the ordinary.

3. Wash your hair thoroughly. Avoid using any hair products since that could make your hair unusable in the donation process. Dry your hair completely.

4. Find a local barber or hair stylist who will follow the guidelines of the nonprofit organization that you have chosen. Most likely, the barber or hair stylist you frequent most will be able to help you donate your hair.

5. Package the hair you wish to donate. Follow the required guidelines, which usually include a form that you must add to your package.

6. Send the package to the nonprofit organization.

Tips & Warnings

• Read all the fine print in the guidelines so that you make sure your hair will be used for donation purposes.

• Do not bleach your hair before you donate it because that oftentimes makes your hair unusable.